Mary L. Giles
Mary L. Giles, age 92, of LaGrange. Beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Giles for a wonderful 44 years. Loving mother of Jean Ruffin, Joseph M. (Carla Leppert) Giles, Elizabeth (Steven) Warner, Peter (Dawn) Giles, Virginia (Peter) Dorenbos, and Lily (Randy) Carr. Devoted grandmother of 17. Cherished great-grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Michael (Eunice) Llewellyn. Preceded in death by her brother and sister, David and Phyllis Llewellyn. Mary was a longtime member at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Indian Head Park. She graduated with a Bachelor of Education from the University of Illinois, where she was a proud sister at Kappa Kappa Gamma. Mary was also a proud member of the DAR. She was an avid gardener. Mary’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Interment private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6871 Joliet Road, Indian Head Park, IL 60525 or St. Thomas Hospice, P.O. Box 130, Hinsdale, IL 60522-0130 (please indicate “Gift in Memory of Mary L. Giles.”) Arrangements are entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708-352-6500.
So sorry to hear about Mary. She was a very special lady. So many memories or her, Joe and Phyllis.
never knew she was a Kappa Kappa Gamma. My daughter, Amy, was too.
Jean, Joe, Liz, Pete, Virginia, Lily, We are so sorry for your loss. I’ll always remember your mom as endlessly kind. So many memories with you all and with her, holidays, games, and way too much food. She is with the Lord and at peace, after a long struggle. Seek peace in God’s Holy Word of forgiveness and resurrection.
In case you are not able to grieve as you expected and comfort one another as we normally might, (due to Covid-19), know this, The Lord is always with us, in Jesus Christ. And while death is part of the fallen world, Jesus said, “Take heart; I have overcome the world.” Jn 16:33. Our hope for ourselves, for others, and for every Christian is Christ and Him alone.
Deepest sympathies,
Tim and Keri Llewellyn
Mary was loved here at Westminster. I always remember her faithfulness in worship (back when she was able) and her care for her sister, Phyllis, in never leaving her alone. May the Lord spill His abundant blessings on your whole family because of Mary’s love for the Lord. She’s with her precious Savior now.
Ms Giles …as I knew her…was my Sunday school teacher and a family Friend. She was always so kind and gentle . She will be missed !